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Portronics Beem 400 Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Native panel resolution:1280x720ANSI lumens:250Throw ratio:1.36:1Lamp life:30000 hours

Portronics Beem 400 Review: Compare 84 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Portronics Beem 400
5.8/10

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the projector's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best projectors on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components

90%

5.8

Technical score

10%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 85% of projectors
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–²Better than 70%
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

42%

5.5

Image Quality

22%

5.6

Projection & Lens

12%

6.0

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.1

Audio & Features

8%

5.9

Connectivity

6%

7.6

Design & Power

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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £110
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Technical Specifications of projector Portronics Beem 400

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components:

42%

5.5

Image Quality

22%

5.6

Projection & Lens

12%

6.0

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.1

Audio & Features

8%

5.9

Connectivity

6%

7.6

Design & Power

5.8
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Popularity:
Portronics Beem 400 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 64.5% of projectors.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components:

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.0
ANSI lumens
250
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 250 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 90.6% of projectors and equal to 1.6% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
2000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 2000:1, lower than 71.1% of projectors and equal to 7.6% of projectors.
Dynamic contrast ratio.
Native panel resolution
1280x720
This projector uses a native resolution of 1280x720, lower than 82.6% of projectors and equal to 5.6% of projectors.
Output Resolution
1920x1080
This projector supports output resolution up to 1920x1080, higher than 24.9% of projectors and equal to 41% of projectors.
Projection technology
LCD
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Throw ratio
1.36:1
Min throw distance
?
Max projection size
160 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 160 inch, smaller than 66.8% of projectors and equal to 0.7% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
N/A
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorized zoom. 16.3% of projectors have motorized zoom.
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Input lag
?
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
no
This projector does not support ALLM. 17.2% of projectors support ALLM.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support VRR. 1.6% of projectors support VRR.
HDMI version
?
Max HDMI bandwidth
?
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N. of HDMI ports
1
Market range: <1 – >6
This projector has 1 HDMI port/s, fewer than 55.1% of projectors and equal to 41.6% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This projector supports Wi-Fi. 47.2% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
This projector supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), more modern than 55.1% of projectors and equal to 29.4% of projectors.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This projector supports Bluetooth. 49.6% of projectors support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
5
This projector supports Bluetooth 5, more modern than 63% of projectors and equal to 17.7% of projectors.
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Smart TV features
no
This projector does not have smart TV features. 43.8% of projectors have smart TV features.
Operating system
Android 11
Android OS
yes
This projector runs Android OS. 81.3% of projectors run Android OS.
Android 11
Dedicated smartphone app
no
This projector does not come with a dedicated smartphone app. 35.2% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.6% of projectors include a remote control.
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Light source type
led
This projector uses led light source technology, more advanced than 33.1% of projectors and equal to 39% of projectors.
Laser Light Source
no
This projector does not use a laser light source. 28.1% of projectors use a laser light source.
Lamp life
30,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 30,000 hours, shorter than 69.1% of projectors and equal to 25.3% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
?
Operating power consumption
65 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 65 W of power, less than 81% of projectors and equal to 6.4% of projectors.
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Portronics Beem 400 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Built-in stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 48.9% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40% of projectors support AirPlay.
  • 10,000 hours longer lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life than the average projector (30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • Supports Miracast
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 45.1% of projectors support Miracast.
  • 170 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (65 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    65 W vs 235 W
  • 54.8% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (1.4 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    1.4 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • Android OS built-in
    This projector features Android OS, while the average projector does not. 18.8% of projectors feature Android OS.
    Android 11
  • 7x cheaper
    Portronics Beem 400 is cheaper than the average projector (£110 vs £770).
    £110 vs £770
  • 7x cheaper
    Portronics Beem 400 is cheaper than the average projector (£110 vs £770).
    £110 vs £770
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40% of projectors support AirPlay.
  • Supports Miracast
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 45.1% of projectors support Miracast.
  • Built-in stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 48.9% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • Android OS built-in
    This projector features Android OS, while the average projector does not. 18.8% of projectors feature Android OS.
    Android 11
  • 10,000 hours longer lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life than the average projector (30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 170 W lower power use
    This projector uses less power than the average projector (65 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    65 W vs 235 W
  • 54.8% lighter weight
    This projector is lighter than the average projector (1.4 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    1.4 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 123.7 mm thinner body
    This projector is thinner than the average projector (21.3 mm vs 145 mm). The average projector has a thickness of 145 mm.
    21.3 mm vs 145 mm
  • 88.6% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (250 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    250 vs 2,200
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • Low native resolution
    This projector has a lower native panel resolution than the average projector (1280x720 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    1280x720 vs 1920x1080
  • 1 fewer HDMI ports
    This projector has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (1 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    1 vs 2
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (led vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    led vs laser
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (2000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    2,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 64.7% lower refresh rate
    This projector has a lower refresh rate than the average projector (30 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    30 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • 86.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (160 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    160 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 4.87x less popular
    Portronics Beem 400 has a lower popularity than the average projector (1 vs 4.9).
    1 vs 4.87
  • 88.6% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (250 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    250 vs 2,200
  • Low native resolution
    This projector has a lower native panel resolution than the average projector (1280x720 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    1280x720 vs 1920x1080
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (2000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    2,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 64.7% lower refresh rate
    This projector has a lower refresh rate than the average projector (30 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    30 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • No 3D support
    This projector does not support 3D playback, while the average projector does. 55% of projectors support 3D playback.
  • No 3D glasses support
    This projector does not support 3D glasses, while the average projector does. 55.1% of projectors support 3D glasses.
  • 86.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (160 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    160 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 1 fewer HDMI ports
    This projector has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (1 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    1 vs 2
  • No RS-232 control
    This projector does not support RS-232 control, while the average projector does. 52.1% of projectors support RS-232 control.
  • 40% weaker audio output
    This projector has a lower audio output power than the average projector (6 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    2 x 3W.
    6 W vs 10 W
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (led vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    led vs laser

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Portronics Beem 400

  • High value for money, often cited as a solid budget-friendly option.
  • Good native 1080p picture quality and color reproduction for its price range.
  • Portable and compact design makes it easy to carry for outdoor use or small meetings.
  • Easy setup with multiple connectivity options including WiFi, Bluetooth, and HDMI.
  • Satisfactory brightness levels for dark or dimly lit rooms.
  • Pre-installed OTT apps like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and YouTube generally run well.

What customers don't like about Portronics Beem 400

  • Built-in 6W speakers are often described as low or insufficient for large rooms.
  • Brightness may not be adequate for daytime use or well-lit environments.
  • Some users report visible lag or stuttering when using wireless screen mirroring.
  • Manual focus can be sensitive, and images may blur slightly at very large projection sizes (above 150-200 inches).
  • Occasional software issues such as 'hanging' or sluggish performance reported by some customers.
  • Lens design may allow dust to enter easily, potentially affecting the display over time.

Verdict

The Portronics Beem 400 is a portable LED projector featuring a native 1080p Full HD resolution, 3600 lumens (250 ANSI) of brightness, and a high contrast ratio of 20000:1. Its main characteristics include an adjustable screen size up to 160 inches, 4D keystone correction, and a long-lasting lamp life of 30,000 hours. The primary pros are its versatile connectivity options—including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and screen mirroring for iOS and Android—alongside built-in 6W Hi-Fi stereo speakers for an all-in-one cinematic experience. However, some users have noted cons such as lower visibility in well-lit rooms compared to dark environments, and the built-in speaker might lack sufficient volume for larger spaces, often necessitating external audio for a full theater effect.

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